Behavior Characteristics and Risk for Metabolic Syndrome Among Women in Rural Communities in China

Conclusion Almost half of the women in this study were overweight/obese, and many of them did not meet the national recommendations for a healthy lifestyle, increasing their risk for MetS. Developing cultural and behavioral interventions tailored for overweight/obese women is critical in reducing MetS.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Global Cardio-Metabolic Risk Source Type: research